Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Authorizing the Chief of Police to Act as the City's Representative in all Matters Relating to the Regional Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Task Force Agreement With Other Area Law Enforcement Agencies for the Purpose of Providing and Receiving Law Enforcement Assistance
Requested Action
Approve the attached resolution.
Recommendation
Approve the attached resolution.
Description/History
The Mansfield Police Department and law enforcement agencies in the greater Dallas-Ft. Worth area have recognized the necessity and desirability of entering into a "Regional Law Enforcement Interlocal Assistance Agreement".
In furtherance of this objective, an agreement has been drafted and coordinated with the North Texas Police Chiefs Association, and other interested regional police agencies. The proposed agreement established a regional mutual aid law enforcement assistance to cooperate in the delivery of public safety services to protect health, life and property. Statutory authority for such a mutual aid agreement is contained in Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Section 362.002 of the Texas Local Government Code.
This proposed mutual aid agreement allows for a member law enforcement agency to call upon other member agency(s) for assistance of additional personnel and equipment. The providing of assistance is discretionary with the requested member, and is subject to the availability of resources. No contractual obligation to provide resources is created, and all obligations under this agreement are voluntary.
Justification
The Mansfield Police Department has always participated in this agreement. This is renewing the agreement under the current Chief of Police.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Tracy L. Aaron, Chief of Police, Mansfield Police Department, 817-804-5782